The Berkeley - Utterly Fashionable
Sunday, December 1, 2013
2:05 PM
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Labels: tour, beach acupuncture , fashion , pubs , theatre , TOURISM , travel , 0 comments
Utterly fashionable, incomparable service, so now…and forever
Knightsbridge, home to Harrods, Harvey Nichols and every luxury brand known, is the perfect location for The Berkeley. This sophisticated, cosmopolitan hotel is so on trend that it fizzes with style.
Take the delectable Pret-a-Portea, a fashionista afternoon tea service straight from the catwalk. Inspired by the changing fashions, it is a veritable roll-call of must-have designers, from Burberry to Chanel. It is a mini fashion week. After dark the ‘it crowd’ hits the Blue Bar. A vision in mesmerising inky blue glamour, this swish hangout is the ultimate cocktail paradise.
Guestrooms are equally chic; their individual style offers lashings of contemporary comfort in a sexy understated way. The collection of designer suites is spectacular; fabulously spacious, they are like having your own pied-a-tierre and the views from the conservatory suites are stunning. Up on the rooftop you find a hip chill-out zone with spa and a pool that is alfresco in the summer months. Next to the spa is a little courtyard terrace that at times turns into an outdoor movie theatre complete with popcorn.
Good taste abounds and particularly in the Marcus Wareing fine dining restaurant. The ambience with its hypnotic lighting and rich dark claret colours creates a clubby backdrop to savour Michelin starred cuisine from one of Britain’s most talented chefs.A culinary coup
Super-chef and super-legend, Pierre Koffmann’s return to the London scene is a delicious delight for foodies everywhere. His eponymous restaurant is a masterstroke; the cuisine is a divine blend of his signature dishes. Think pistachio soufflé with pistachio ice cream, with a more relaxed brasserie style highlighting provincial Gascon classics.
Fashionista Britannia! In the heart of fashion central with a pool on the roof? Is that Kim Cattrall in the lobby…Madonna in the bar? Ladies who lunch, men doing business, they’re all here. Absolutely fabulous!Theatre under the stars
Imagine a glorious summer evening in London sitting in the Rose Garden of Regent’s Park sipping a glass of Champagne. How about front-row seats for this evening’s performance at the Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre? With a throw over your knees and the breeze rustling through the trees around you, it’s not just the show that will transport you.
On point
It needles me that I just can’t pinpoint what it is that is so great about a good acupuncturist. Annee de Mamiel is a complete wonder. Her expertise in Chinese medicine, aromatherapy, physiology and acupuncture is second to none. She will help you achieve balance and a sense of emotional well-being. It’s a moving and wonderful experience.
Style central
At Neville’s have your locks tended to by Stephen whose scissor hands touch the manes of celebrities and Londoners in the know. For colour, ask for Donald. The stunning and glamorous Elena is the face of the salon and will welcome you with her well-known Italian warmth and grace. You are in Knightsbridge, so look like you are!
Pub soldiers
Want a bit of London pub culture with style? Try the Grenadier which was the original mess of Wellington Grenadier Guards. It’s tiny, but you won’t mind having your Bloody Mary while admiring the historical surroundings of ebullient crowds. Bottoms up!
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